Question

To act as pilot in command of an airplane with passengers aboard, you must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings (to a full stop if in a tailwheel airplane) in an airplane of the same category, class, and, if a type rating is required, of the same type within the preceding 90 days. Category refers to airplane, rotorcraft, etc.; class refers to single- or multi-engine, land or sea. What is the requirement to act as pilot in command of an airplane with passengers aboard?

1) At least three takeoffs and three landings in an airplane of the same category, class, and type within the preceding 90 days
2) At least two takeoffs and two landings in an airplane of the same category, class, and type within the preceding 90 days
3) At least four takeoffs and four landings in an airplane of the same category, class, and type within the preceding 90 days
4) At least five takeoffs and five landings in an airplane of the same category, class, and type within the preceding 90 days

Answer 1

The requirement to act as pilot in command of an airplane with passengers aboard is at least three takeoffs and three landings in the same category, class, and type within the preceding 90 days.

Step-by-step explanation:

To act as pilot in command of an airplane with passengers aboard, the Federal Aviation Regulations require at least three takeoffs and three landings in an airplane of the same category, class, and type (if applicable) within the preceding 90 days. These landings, if conducted in a tailwheel airplane, must be to a full stop, which emphasizes the importance of these skills in case of differing aircraft characteristics. This rule exists to ensure that the pilot has recent flight experience and is proficient in the aircraft they intend to fly.